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Christchurch message, Medicare, DDU e-Case submission, DVT examinations, Infection prevention update, Aged care service grant, ASAR AGM and EOI for course assessor EOI, Endometriosis awareness month
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Our thoughts are with Christchurch
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Our hearts and sympathy go out to the victims, families and community of Christchurch following the horrific terrorist attack. Our thoughts continue to go out to our colleagues on the front line of healthcare and ultrasound community, as well as those who continue to care for victims, their families and friends.
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Investment in Medicare for Ultrasound service to improve patient access and outcomes
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On 17 March 2019, the Australian Government announced that it will help reduce the out of pocket medical expenses for Australian families needing life-saving scans like ultrasounds and X-rays with an almost $200 million investment. The Media Release from Minister Hunt is available on our website.
The ASUM CEO and ASUM Councillor will attend the Budget announcement in Canberra next week and will update the membership and ultrasound community on any further changes to this.
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(3 myASUM CPD Points available)
Advance the clinical practice of diagnostic medical ultrasound for the highest standard of patient care
The Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) continues to be the leading professional qualification providing subspecialty training in ultrasound. ASUM is privileged to have members with extensive knowledge and skills to support DDU candidates with their training and ASUM would like to reward our members for their efforts by granting CPD points for e-Case Submissions.
It is easy to engage!
ASUM is seeking e-Case contributors across all specialties of the DDU to help ASUM build its DDU e-Case library and will award 3 myASUM CPD points (category 4. Other) for each eligible e-Case and marking rubric submitted.
For more information please go to the e-Case submission page here or email education@asum.com.au.
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Changes to MBS for DVT examinations
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From 1 July 2019 a number of minor changes to the MBS item for DVT will come into effect. The changes are in response to recommendations of the MBS Review Taskforce to improve quality of care, encourage high value care and reflect current clinical practice.
Co-claiming of items (55244 and 55246 and NK equivalents, 55221 and 55222) for acute venous thrombosis and chronic venous disease for the same patient on the same day is not appropriate clinical practice and recommended claiming restrictions be introduced.
Further information including a Fact Sheet is available on the MBS Review Taskforce website
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Infection Prevention Update
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ASUM is proud to acknowledge one of their team, Dr Jocelyne Basseal, for her outstanding accomplishments in infection prevention in ultrasound. Jocelyne, who manages the journal AJUM, along with Research Grants and Standards of Practice has an academic and research background in Microbiology and is driving further research into infection prevention in ultrasound.
A recent study of ultrasound probe cover breakages post transvaginal ultrasound was presented by Jocelyne last week at the 9th International Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) Congress in Vietnam. Jocelyne received the 2018 Cardinal Health and ACIPC Educational Scholarship to partially support her to attend the International Congress and upon presenting the research data, received a Merit Award for Outstanding Oral Presentation at the APSIC 2019 Closing Ceremony.
Congratulations Jocelyne and the research team, Sue Westerway and Jon Hyett. ASUM is proud to promote research into patient health and safety in ultrasound. All new evidence-based research will assist with the next revision of the Guidelines.
Keep an eye out for more exciting research projects within the Emergency Dept, in the pipeline for 2019 / 2020.
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A grant opportunity under the MRFF Targeted Health System and Community Organisation Research initiative is now open for applications and that the research question on Mobile X-ray services provided within residential aged care facilities is included in this opportunity. Applications will close on 10 April 2019.
While this is specific to Mobile X-ray services, we understand a number of our members are offering both Mobile Ultrasound and X-ray. Information on how to apply is provided by clicking on the buttons below:
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ASAR AGM and EoI for Course Assessment
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Annual General Meeting announced for Saturday 13 April 2019 at 1pm. The meeting to be held at the Amora Hotel, Jamison Street, Sydney. Please check the ASAR website for detail.
The ASAR Board of Directors invites ASAR Members and key stakeholders with the technical skills to join the ASAR Course Assessment Pool. Expressions of interest (EOI) are sought from interested individuals, by completing the form.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
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March has been Endometriosis Awareness Month and an important time to review the ASUM guidelines for ‘How to perform an ultrasound to diagnose endometriosis’ to ensure the highest standards for patient care.
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Plan your CPD in advance, see our events webpage for further details and secure your spot today!
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First Trimester Symposium - Melbourne
4-5 May 2019
Join Dr Simon Meagher as he takes an in-depth look at the guidelines and clinical practice for the sonographic assessment of the normal fetus at 11-14 weeks.
This symposium will provide guidelines on how to implement new screening strategies for aneuploidy, preeclampsia and other predictors of adverse pregnancy outcomes and outline the role of non-invasive prenatal screening, banded karyotype, microarray and exom sequencing in the current era, and much more!
This exclusive 2-day event will be useful for Sonographers, Maternal fetal medicine specialists, Obstetricians, Sonologists, Radiologists, Midwives.
Proudly sponsored by GE Healthcare
13 myASUM CPD Points
13 RANZCR CPD Points (Category A)
T.B.A. RANZCOG Points
Register today!
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Perth Paediatrics Workshop
18 May 2019
Spend the day learning with Cain Brockley, Chief Sonographer Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, who will be presenting at the new Perth Children’s Hospital. Enjoy live scanning and learning more about his particular interests in hip, eye and liver transplant ultrasound.
Registrations now open!
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ASUM New Zealand 2019
25 - 26 May
Join us at New Zealand’s annual branch meeting, hearing from a range of local and international presenters of Saturday and half on Sunday.
The programme will feature respected international presenters, ASUM President A/Prof. Fred Joshua and ASUM Councillor Dr Karen Mizia, both from Australia. They are excited to be presenting at this important annual meeting and will also be performing live scanning.
After a full day of learning on Saturday, relax and enjoy the cocktail party, giving you an opportunity to network, catchup with old friends and unwind.
11 myASUM CPD points.
Proudly supported by:
Platinum Sponsor Philips
Gold Sponsor Canon Medical
Silver Sponsors Biodecon, Global Medical Solutions, Siemens, Tristel
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WFUMB
6 - 9 September 2019
MELBOURNE
The World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) and the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) invite you to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 17th World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology Congress.
Earn up to 24.25 myASUM CPD Points
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